Recsea WHG-HERO4S User manual

GOPRO HERO4 Session 300 Meter Waterproof Housing
Recsea WHG-HERO4S
MANUAL
Please read t is manual before use.
NTF CORPORATION UH Division
ttp://www.seatool.net

INTRODUCTION
GOPRO HERO4 Session Waterproof Housing WHG-HERO4S
※T ank you for purc asing t e WHG-HERO4S Waterproof Housing.
※ To ensure proper and safe use, please t oroug ly read t is manual.
※ Improper use may cause leakage causing irreparable damage to your digital camera.
※ Please c eck, and test t e ousing according to t is manual prior to use.
※Neit er NTF Corporation, Seatool/Resea nor t eir agents s all warrant or bear any
responsibility for any incident related to water leakage, damage or loss of data,
unaut orized modification, disassembly and repair; or any accident causing p ysical or
material damage w ile using t is product.
※T is product is manufactured by mac ining met ods. As a result, t ere may be minor
scratc ing or tool marks. T ese are a normal part of t e manufacturing process, do not
effect operation of t e ousing or camera, and are not subject to warranty or any ot er
claims.
WARNING!
※ Do not store or leave ousing in reac of infants or small c ildren. Small parts may be
swallowed causing injury.
※Please remove digital camera from ousing w en not in use. Battery malfunction or
damage may cause fire.
※T e ousing body is made of corrosion-resistant aluminum. However, saltwater can cause
rusting so be sure to rinse t oroug ly using fres water wit out fail.
CAUTION!
※ To prevent water leakage and damage, DO NOT disassemble or modify t is ousing.
※ Do not store t e ousing in areas of ig umidity, ig or low temperatures, or areas of
extreme temperature fluctuation. Doing so may cause deterioration of parts.
※ W en diving, use a met od of water entry t at protects t e ousing from s ock, w ic can
cause water leakage. If at all possible ave ousing anded to you after entering t e
water.
※ T is ousing is designed to wit stand dept s of 300 meters (984 feet). Using t e ousing
at deeper dept s may cause damage and water leakage. Use caution and monitor dept .
※Remove O-ring or leave ousing slig tly open w en transporting by plane. Pressurization
of a sealed ousing during transport may cause damage or make it difficult to open.
※ W en opening and closing t e ousing be mindful of dust and ot er contaminants, w ic
may ad ere to t e O-ring, possibly causing water leakage and damage.
※ Always c eck O-ring prior to eac use. Pay special attention to t e grease condition and
t at t e O-ring is seated uniformly in t e O-ring groove wit no twists or bulges. Neglecting
to c eck t e O-ring prior to eac use may result in water leakage and damage.
FEATURES OF THIS PRODUCT
※Compact and durable, precision mac ined corrosion-resistant aluminum ousing.
※Lig tweig t designed to wit stand dept s of 300 meters (984 feet).
※Original Secure-Latc locking mec anism for easy opening and closing.
※Quality silicone O-ring wit wider Back Cover contact surface for added protection at
greater dept s.
※Complete camera function control.
※Variety of supported options.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Be sure all items listed ere are included:
・WHG-HERO4S Housing ・Wrist Strap
・Reserve O-ring ・O-ring Grease w/Removal Pick
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WHG-HERO4S HOUSING
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty Period Two years from purc ase
Purc ase Date Year Mont Day
Product Name GOPRO HERO4 Session Waterproof Housing
Product Number WHG-HERO4S
Dealer Name
Serial Number
※Dealer: Stamp your company name and contact information, purc ase date, model and serial
number.
Recsea/Seatool Manufacturing & Sales
NTF CORPORATION UH Division
390-1 Mii, Midori-Ku, Sagami ara-S i
Kanagawa 252-0151, Japan
T: [phone] F: [phone]
http://www.seatool.net E-mail: [e-mail]

OPENING AND CLOSING THE BACK COVER
※Please do t e following operations in a clean area wit low umidity and dust.
To OPEN, press Lock Lever w ile pulling Secure-Latc away from ousing main body.
To CLOSE, press Secure-Latc into place making sure t e latc on t e underside is properly
placed in t e Secure-Latc groove attac ed to t e main ousing body. Pus into t e locked
position. Double c eck to make sure it is firmly locked into place.
INSTALLING CAMERA
CAUTION! Before using, please be sure t e test t e ousing (wit out camera) in bucket or
aquarium if available. After use in salt water, rinse t oroug ly in a bucket of fres water
wit out fail, pressing all buttons several times to flus out salt deposits and ot er
contaminants. Allowing saltwater and contaminants to dry on ousing can damage functions
and O-ring. Clean wit fres water only, using a soft, dry clot to wipe away water.
※Also perform proper O-RING MAINTENANCE.
※Please conduct t e following operations in a clean area wit low umidity and dust.
1. C eck camera settings, battery is c arged and media storage capacity is sufficient.
Slowly and carefully install camera making sure camera does not to it ousing's internal
controls. If t e camera is not inserted correctly buttons may not function properly.
2. After performing O-ring Maintenance, carefully close back cover making sure not ing is
caug t between t e Secure-Latc and ousing. Pus Secure-Latc into t e locked
position making sure t e Lock Lever is also in t e locked position. Double c eck to make
sure t e Secure-Latc is securely locked into place.
IMPORTANT! Perform pre-dive c eck by immersing ousing several times, starting wit s ort
intervals, gradually lengt ening time, c ecking for water leakage after eac interval. W en
entering water use a met od of water entry t at protects t e ousing from s ock, w ic can
cause water leakage. If at all possible ave ousing anded to you after entering t e water.
REMOVING CAMERA
CAUTION! After use in water, water will remain along t e seams between ousing, back
cover and Secure-Latc . Wipe any water off ousing wit a soft dry towel to prevent water
from falling into ousing and onto camera.
1. Press Lock Lever w ile pulling Secure-Latc away from ousing main body and open
back cover.
2. Tip ousing backwards, gently sliding camera out of ousing into and.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
T e Port Lens is manufactured using ard coat acrylic. W en cleaning use a clean soft clot
taking care not to scratc it.
EXTERNAL LIGHTING
※For lig ts use optional Mount Adapter OP-AD-HERO4S wit a Grip & Tray Assembly.
CAUTION! Seatool or Recsea genuine options STRONGLY recommended. Leakage or
damages due to t e use of non-genuine options are NOT covered under warranty.
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION! Allowing saltwater and contaminants to dry on ousing can damage functions and
O-ring possibly causing water leakage. Clean wit fres water only, using a soft, dry clot to
wipe away water.
※A complete ousing over aul is recommended at least once every year.
1. After use in salt water, was off salt and ot er contaminants by soaking empty ousing
t oroug ly in a bucket of fres water (lukewarm) for 10 to 20 minutes.
2. Manipulate all buttons and dials several times to flus out salt deposits and ot er
contaminants.
3. Wipe any water off ousing wit a soft dry clot .
4. Open Back Cover.
5. Using t e O-ring Removal Pick, remove O-ring.
6. Clean O-ring groove and contact surface using a clean cotton swab. DO NOT clean
ousing or Lens Port wit volatile organic solvents or c emical cleaning agents suc as
t inner, gasoline, and benzine, etc.
7. Perform O-RING GREASING & MAINTENANCE as instructed below before re-installing.
O-RING GREASING & MAINTENANCE ( 1)※
CAUTION! T is ousing uses one (1) O-ring. Please be sure to install O-ring as s own
below. Failure to do so will result in water leakage.
1. Using t e O-ring Removal Pick, remove O-ring.
2. Clean sand, salt, ot er contaminants and old grease from O-ring.
3. Clean O-ring Groove and O-ring Contact Surface using a clean cotton swab and/or clot .
4. Visually and p ysically c eck O-ring by running it t roug finger tips, feeling for cuts,
cracks or any ot er defects t at may cause leakage. Suc defects will cause water
leakage, so be sure to replace t e O-ring. Be careful not to stretc or pull t e O-ring too
muc .
5. Squeeze a rice grain sized bead of silicone grease between t umb and forefinger. Taking
care not to pull or stretc t e O-ring too muc , uniformly spread grease on O-ring. Too
little grease may cause O-ring to twist in t e groove, possibly causing water leakage.
6. Place O-ring in t e O-ring groove, making sure it is uniform, not twisted or bulging out,
possibly causing water leakage.
7. Lig tly grease Contact Surface.
8. Before closing back cover, visually c eck O-ring and O-ring Contact Surface to making
sure no air, lint or ot er contaminants are present.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
※W en ousing is not used for long periods, remove O-ring and place in a plastic
bags to keep it free of dust and ot er contaminants and store ina place out of direct
sunlig t. Please also be careful of prolonged exposure to direct sunlig t during use.
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※T e O-ring and certain parts of t e ousing may become deformed, causing water
leakage.
※After extended periods of non-use, soak closed empty ousing in lukewarm for alf a day.
Manipulate all buttons. Using a soft dry clot wipe away water.
CAUTION!
※T e O-ring is an essential part of waterproofing for t is ousing. Not properly greasing t e
O-ring as directed may cause t e O-ring to twist in t e O-ring groove, possibly causing
water leakage.
※Always perform t e above O-ring, O-ring groove and O-Ring Contact Surface maintenance
and greasing every time you open/close t e ousing.
※Please pay close attention and make sure t e O-ring is not twisted or bulging, free of any
contaminants (dirt, air, etc.), and t at foreign objects do not obstruct proper closing of t e
ousing back cover.
※DO NOT clean t e ousing wit volatile organic solvents or c emical cleaning agents suc
as t inner, gasoline, and benzine, etc.
※Housing Port Lens and is manufactured using ard coat acrylic. W en cleaning use a
clean soft clot taking care not to scratc it.
SPECIFICATIONS
Compatible Camera GoPro HERO4 Session Action Camera
Maximum Dept 300 meters (984 feet)
Material Main Body: Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy,
anodized
Buttons: POM
Lens: Hard Coat Acrylic
Screws, Springs: Stainless Steel, Galvanized
Size (Housing) Dimensions: W69.6mm x D53.5mm x H58.5mm
Weig t: Approx. 196g (Land) / 110g (Fres water
w/Camera)
Accessories Wrist Strap, Reserve O-ring, O-ring Removal Pick, O-ring
Grease
INSURANCE INFORMATION
※Seatool/Recsea strongly recommends insuring your camera. For more information please
contact your dealer.
CONSUMABLE PARTS
※For replacement of consumable parts suc as O-ring please contact your dealer or
Seatool/Recsea.
AFTER-SALE SERVICE
Warranty period is two (2) years from purc ase for general users, six (6) mont s for
commercial or industrial users. Seatool/Recsea will repair manufacturing defects free of
c arge during t e warranty period w en product is used in accordance wit t is manual. T is
warranty is only valid for Housings purc ased from aut orized Seatool/Recsea international
dealers. Damage due to customer use, and for any consumable parts, t e repairs will be
c arged at normal rates. S ipping costs to and from dealer, or Japan if necessary, s all be
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born by t e customer for warranty and all ot er cases. T is warranty does not cover any
damage to digital camera for any reason, including damage caused by water intrusion.
Please obtain insurance for all your equipment. Any repairs due to t e following will be
c arged at normal rates:
1) Repaired, modified or dissembled by person or company ot er t an Seatool/Recsea;
2) If damaged in fire, natural disaster suc as eart quake, flood, lig tning, etc.;
3) Damage caused by dropping, impact, vibration;
4) W en returned for warranty service not accompanied wit Warranty Information copy, or if
Warranty Information is altered.
※Warranty does not cover any losses resulting from any malfunction of t is product of t is
product, including t ose related to lost profits or any related expenses.
※Seatool/Recsea will stock parts necessary for repair for five (5) years from stop of
production.
※T is product uses some degradable parts, suc as buttons and O-rings. Seatool/Recsea
recommends over auling t e ousing once per year, more frequently if used often.
Over aul service is c arged at normal rates.
OPTIONS
T e following items are optional. Please contact Seatool/Recsea or your local dealer if you
wis to purc ase.
・WHG-HERO4S Fres /Salt Water Color Filter Set w/Filter Rails OP-CF-HERO4S
・GOPRO HERO4 Session Mount Adapter OP-AD-HERO4S
・WHG-HERO4S O-ring
・Seatool O-ring Grease 3 ml Tube
Following options may be used in conjunction wit t e Mount Adapter OP-AD-HERO4S:
・WHG-HERO3 GoPro Mount Adapter OP-HM-HERO3
・WHG-HERO3 M10 Ball Joint Adapter OP-BJ-HERO3
・Left Hand Single Grip & Tray Assembly STG-06L2
・Dual Grip & Tray Assembly STG-06W2
・Left Hand Single Grip & Tray Assembly STG-05L2
・Dual Grip & Tray Assembly STG-05W2
・Left Hand Single Grip & Tray Assembly STG-05JL2
・Dual Grip Extension STG-05JWEP
・INON Tray Adapter ADT-1S
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